Global Stock Market

U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday after a bruising week dominated by concerns over stretched technology valuations and a prolonged government shutdown that has obscured key economic signals. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow futures added 9 pts (+0.1%), while S&P 500 futures −3 pts (−0.1%) and Nasdaq 100 …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Thursday, losing about 400 points and marking its lowest level in nearly two weeks. The decline came as investors continued to retreat from major artificial intelligence and tech-related shares, signaling a broader cooling in one of the market’s hottest sectors.The pullback followed …

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack has voiced firm opposition to additional interest rate cuts, warning that persistent inflation remains a significant challenge to the U.S. economy. Speaking at an economic event in New York, Hammack said she remains concerned that monetary policy is not doing enough to bring inflation …

The United States Supreme Court has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, in a case that could redefine presidential control over trade policy. During a tense hearing in Washington, both conservative and liberal justices questioned whether the president had overstepped constitutional boundaries …

Asian equities snapped back on Thursday, recovering part of the prior session’s slide as anxiety over stretched technology valuations abated and a solid trade print from Australia steadied sentiment. Gains in Japan and China set the tone, while U.S. equity futures held broadly steady following an overnight bounce on Wall …

Microsoft’s stock continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking a fifth straight day of declines even after the tech giant posted earnings that exceeded market expectations. The downturn came amid a broader sell-off in high-valuation technology shares, sparking concerns that investors may be rethinking the sector’s lofty pricing.The company reported …

U.S. private-sector employment rose by 42,000 in October, according to ADP, topping the 25,000 increase economists expected and offering a modest counterweight to worries about cooling labor demand. While hardly a hiring surge, the upside surprise nudges the narrative away from an imminent growth scare and underscores that job creation—though …

U.S. stock futures were uneven Wednesday, with tech under pressure as investors questioned whether premium valuations can hold without stronger earnings. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow futures +28 pts (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures −18 pts (−0.3%), Nasdaq 100 futures −120 pts (−0.5%). The cash market fell sharply Tuesday: S&P …

U.S. stock markets turned lower on Tuesday as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence–driven gains faded, pulling major indexes into the red after a strong rally the day before. The Nasdaq led the decline, weighed down by losses in big technology and AI-related shares.The broader S&P 500 slipped as investors paused to …

U.S. stock markets posted solid gains as a new trading week began, lifted by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve, a surge in major merger and acquisition deals, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence — a sector that continues to drive global market momentum.The S&P 500 recorded a modest increase, …